IVF staff accused of misleading UK parents about sperm and egg donors in northern Cyprus

BBC World News - August 18, 2026 - 14:00
Multiple children are feared to have been conceived using sperm and egg donors which were not the ones selected by the parents.
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Why Indian law students don't want top judge at their graduation ceremony

BBC World News - August 18, 2026 - 13:16
Students from two premier law universities say they don't want Chief Justice Surya Kant to attend their convocations.
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Watch: What we learned from opening statements in Tupac murder trial

BBC World News - August 18, 2026 - 13:05
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil breaks down the key arguments as the long-awaited trial gets under way.
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Student killed in Philippines Catholic school shooting

BBC World News - August 18, 2026 - 12:43
The alleged shooter, also a student, later took his own life.
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Student killed in Philippines Catholic school shooting

BBC World News - August 18, 2026 - 12:43
The alleged shooter, also a student, later took his own life.
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F-15 Landing Incident Closes Naha Runway

Japan Politics News - August 18, 2026 - 12:06
A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 fighter jet tilted to one side and came to a stop while landing at Naha Airport on August 18, forcing the closure of one of the airport's two runways and causing delays of more than an hour for some arriving commercial flights. (News On Japan)
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Tupac murder trial: 'All hell broke loose' night of rapper's shooting, witness says

BBC World News - August 18, 2026 - 11:06
After he was shot multiple times, Tupac Shakur refused to cooperate with police and told an officer, "We'll take care of it," an officer testified.
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Russia warns UK over supplying drones to Ukraine

BBC World News - August 18, 2026 - 10:16
An MoD spokesperson responds by saying Britain stands "shoulder to shoulder" with Ukraine.
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Hyogo Debt Burden Forces Tighter Controls

Japan Politics News - August 18, 2026 - 08:57
Hyogo Prefecture has been placed under a system requiring central government approval for new borrowing after its debt repayment burden exceeded a nationally defined threshold, raising concerns that worsening finances and higher interest rates could push the prefecture closer to serious fiscal distress. (News On Japan)
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BBC breaks down Trump's latest shift on North and South Korea

BBC World News - August 18, 2026 - 08:42
Trump said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong Un.
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BBC breaks down Trump's latest shift on North and South Korea

BBC World News - August 18, 2026 - 08:42
Trump said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong Un.
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How a goat given as a graduation gift went viral

BBC World News - August 18, 2026 - 08:38
Described as calm character, Promise Okoro's goat loves fried rice and has become celebrated locally.
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Man Accused of Attempted Murder Goes Missing From Hospital

Japan Society News - August 18, 2026 - 08:22
A 77-year-old man charged with attempted murder has gone missing after apparently leaving a hospital in Hakodate, Hokkaido, where he had been admitted for medical treatment, prompting prosecutors and police to search for him. (News On Japan)
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Japan's Long-Term Yield Briefly Hits 2.945%, Highest in About 30 Years

Japan Business News - August 18, 2026 - 07:55
Japan's benchmark long-term interest rate briefly rose to 2.945% as government bonds were sold on August 18, reaching a fresh high not seen in about 30 years as uncertainty in the Middle East pushed up crude oil futures and fueled expectations that inflation could accelerate. (News On Japan)
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Takaichi Growth Strategy Faces Pressure As Economy Loses Momentum

Japan Politics News - August 18, 2026 - 07:53
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s economic agenda came under fresh pressure on August 18 after weaker-than-expected growth figures exposed the fragility of Japan’s recovery, sharpening the political stakes around the Bank of Japan’s next rate decision, the weak yen, and the government’s plan to cut the consumption tax on food. (News On Japan)
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Nikkei Recovers 69,000 as AI Shares Defy Weak GDP

Japan Business News - August 18, 2026 - 07:50
Tokyo stocks rose on August 17, with the Nikkei 225 closing at 69,220.25, up 506.45 points, as buying in artificial intelligence and semiconductor-related shares outweighed weaker-than-expected economic growth, rising bond yields and renewed concern over household spending. (News On Japan)
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Norway's king admitted to hospital and put on sick leave

BBC World News - August 18, 2026 - 06:34
The 89-year-old - one of Europe's longest-serving monarchs - is suffering from a rare blood condition.
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Norway's king admitted to hospital and put on sick leave

BBC World News - August 18, 2026 - 06:34
The 89-year-old - one of Europe's longest-serving monarchs - is suffering from a rare blood condition.
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Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran deal

BBC World News - August 18, 2026 - 04:25
Trump's threat on Oman, which has been holding its own talks with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, comes as a 60-day window for peace negotiations expires.
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Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson is appealing - here's what you need to know

BBC World News - August 18, 2026 - 03:03
The Australian, who notoriously poisoned her family members, is trying to overturn her conviction.
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